LM Segal

9.1

If you’re gonna drink Friuli merlot you could do much worse (and somewhat better? Miani?) than this...rich and velvety, not a hint of tannin. Beautiful woodsy nose. — 6 years ago

Ned Gray Creed

9.3

That one still wine of the day. — 7 years ago

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9.7

Bright straw yellow. This absolutely captivating wine is remarkably deep, ripe and pure, boasting incredibly concentrated and perfumed gooseberry, guava, tangerine, grapefruit, sage, and winter melon aromas and flavors. The dense, tactile but very juicy mouthfeel is lifted and extended by penetrating but harmonious acidity. The finish is practically endless. The 2016 Sauvignon Zitelle does not have any, or only very few, of the tropical fruit notes found in Miani’s riper, rounder 2016 Sauvignon Saurint, offering instead gooseberry and orchard fruit nectar-like notes. In my experience, only Didier Dagueneau has made Sauvignon Blanc close to this quality level anywhere in the recent past. Do whatever you can to snag a bottle of the Zitelle, it is quite simply one of the best Italian white wines ever made. (Ian D'Agata, Vinous, May 2018) — 7 years ago

Justin Ryan

9.0

Rustic style for a merlot, very nice. — 9 years ago

with Leticia

Nicholas Angelopoulos

9.3

2011 Miani Malvasia. — 10 years ago

with Daniel

Mo Cherry

8.9

Cleaner and brighter than the Miani, but delicious nonetheless...and much cheaper. New pour @FiolaMareDc — 10 years ago

Thomas Smith

9.5

Delicious, slight banana. Maybe pear. — 6 years ago

Ned Gray Creed

9.3

2014, tough wintage in Friuli. Nice to get a taste of the champ. — 7 years ago

with Mark

Marc vanholst

9.5

Enzo Pontoni made something really solid here - blind you think this is a great Burgundy white. Not many Italian whites can touch the level which Miani delivers !
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Amy Matis

9.5

I like these northeastern whites as they are an alternative to dropping the change for the Pepe's or Valentini's of Abruzzo. Whites that are serious. This was a nice compliment to seared cod served with a deconstructed gazpacho. Boozy on the nose like some whites. Was a bit reduced, but after the first half hour it blew off. Really nice mouthfeel, which you don't always get with whites. I could really use more of this. Gotta try a Miani though. See you soon.....
— 8 years ago

Jörgen Lindström Carlvik

Owner, Brix Wine Consultants

9.8

2009 vintage. Opens up with toasty oak and dark fruit, but with air unfolds true complexity thanks to its herbaceous twist and chalky minerality. Great, all dry finish with still tight tannins. — 10 years ago

Evan Malik

9.0

Razor sharp minerality. Slate and crushed rock. Tons of acidity a baby. Superb — 11 years ago

Steve Matthiasson

Owner/Winemaker Matthiasson Wines

9.4

Very ripe, yet lots of acid and verve, bracing structure, clearly a great vineyard, reminds me of Miani — 12 years ago

Seth Morgen Long

Broker • Arterberry Maresh / Winemaker • Morgen Long

9.3

There is a level of density and class to the Rias Biaxas of Nanclares which seems to elevate the wines above the rest of the appellation. Quintessential but out of the ordinary. Reminds me of the ways that Dagueneau or Miani transcends. This 2013 has pedigree and such a youthful fervor, no hurry here. — 6 years ago

Ned Gray Creed

9.2

It is not rolling me over just yet. So we are shifting to red and will save a touch for later in the evening. — 7 years ago

with Mark

Jörgen Lindström Carlvik

Owner, Brix Wine Consultants

10

Complete. Large scaled wines with bold, dark fruit flavours, framed by gutsy tannins and perfected oak treatment. Fine acidity too. This was singing following 6-7 hours in the decanter. Left everybody speechless. — 8 years ago

Mitja Sirk

Production La Subida, Aceto Sirk

8.9

The richer 2000 I ever had from Friuli — 9 years ago

Jörgen Lindström Carlvik

Owner, Brix Wine Consultants

9.3

Amazing wine, combining Friulian richness, Pouilly Fumé tartness and Bordeaux elegance. Almost overwhelming minerality and very clever oak treatment. Miani wannabe? — 10 years ago

Mitja Sirk

Production La Subida, Aceto Sirk

9.7

97 vintage in absolutely perfect shape!! — 10 years ago

Jörgen Lindström Carlvik

Owner, Brix Wine Consultants

10

Perfection! Elegant and all about vineyard magic, this baby (2011 vintage) has great fruit and amazing overall balance, finishing amazingly long and detailed, with integrated oak, juicy acidity and texture to die for. 97+ points. — 12 years ago